31 Jul 2018

Next-gen VW Touareg, revised C-Class, latest Ford Focus - top new models launched headed for Mzansi

Robin Classen

Volkswagen's new Touareg and a revised Mercedes-Benz C-Class are just a few new models launched in South Africa during July.

Internationally, Wheels24 recently attended the launches of both the Ford Focus in France and also the Mercedes-AMG C63 in Germany, both headed for Souith Africa.

More still to come

The launch of the VW Touareg is also another new model coming out of the German stable. Sean Parker attended the launch in the Eastern Cape, read his review here.

New Porsche Carrera 911 T in SA: 'Driving the Carrera T will make you feel alive'

Another highly-anticipated launch is that of the Ford Ranger Raptor which was revealed earlier this year. Wheels24 attended the launch in Australia, getting a first drive of Ford's new bakkie.

Below is a list of models that have already been launched and those scheduled for later this year:

1. Toyota Rush

The new #toyotarush has arrived in SA - at R299 900 this stylish, aggressively priced compact 5-seat SUV could do very well in#SA. @wheels24_sa @toyota_sa #SUV #toyota
A post shared by Sergio Davids (@davids_sergio) on Jul 5, 2018 at 9:00pm PDT

2. Porsche Carrera T

#Porsche #911 #CarreraT 6-cylinder 3.0-litre boxer engine good for 272kW and 450Nm on tap. Claimed top speed is over 290km/h with a zero to 100km/ run in 4.2secinds with the PDK . . . . . #carsofinstagram #carstagram #carpic #cars #wheels24 #instadaily #instacar #porschesa #cargirl #unfilteredtruth #sportscar #snow #spotthesnow
A post shared by Janine Van der Post (@speedqueenj9) on Jul 3, 2018 at 1:12pm PDT

3. Bentley Bentayga diesel

#Bentley has unleashed its very first diesel offering in its history. The #Bentayga 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged diesel is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. It's good for 320kW and 900Nm of scrumptious torque . . . . . #carsofinstagram #carstagram #carpic #cars #wheels24 #SUVstagram #suv #diesel #instacar #instadaily #BentleySA #motoringjournothings #lovemyjob
A post shared by Janine Van der Post (@speedqueenj9) on Jul 2, 2018 at 10:52am PDT

4. Mini 3 and 5 door

Out driving the new Mini Cooper today. Overcast and rainy, but ain't nothing gon' stop us today! #mini #explorenewcorners #cooper #minicooper #carsofinstagram #carporn #instapic #picoftheday #instacar #ocean #beach #sun #winter
A post shared by Charlen Raymond (@charlenraymond) on Jul 3, 2018 at 4:32am PDT

5.Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Been such a blast driving the updated Merc-AMG C63 S on some the narrowest roads I’ve ever encountered. Nothing beats a V8...and this one has two turbos bolted onto it. But there’s something special about driving a beast from Affalterbach in ????. Check out my driving impression and video next week. Such a great trip, short and sweet.
A post shared by Sean Parker ?? (@sean_parkersa) on Jul 19, 2018 at 1:19am PDT

6. Ford Focus

New #Ford #Focus #worlddrive in #Nice, #France. A day after the #soccerworldcup2018. First up was the 1.0-litre Titanium model . . . . . #carsofinstagram #carstagram #carpic #carpic #cargram #instacar #instadaily #hatchback #FordSA #lovemyjob #cargirl #wheels24 #internationallaunch #familycar
A post shared by Janine Van der Post (@speedqueenj9) on Jul 17, 2018 at 7:45am PDT

7. Ford Raptor

The new #RangerRaptor in its element - tackling the great outdoors in the Australian outback. @ford @wheels24_sa #Raptorbakkie #4x4 @fordsouthafrica
A post shared by Sergio Davids (@davids_sergio) on Jul 25, 2018 at 8:19am PDT

SA-bound models to be launched in July:

8. Volkswagen Toureg

Day 2 of the #NewVolkswagenTouareg launch. The third generation is a supremely comfortable car to drive on the long road and the 3.0-litre turbodiesel is a peach of an engine: refined, powerful and frugal. pic.twitter.com/ie6lWdnL5e
— Sean Parker ?? (@Sean_ParkerSA) July 25, 2018

9. Ford Ecosport

Image: Supplied

10. Aston Martin DB11

Image: Net car Show

11. Mercedes-Benz C-Class facelift

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